Beaming with joy, Stella cradles her precious newborn son, a testament to the life changing care she received at FAME after her mother-in-law, Isabella, brought her here to deliver. 

This isn't Isabella's first experience in FAME's Maternity Center. Six years ago, she brought her young sister to FAME to give birth to a bright young girl, now a thriving kindergartener. 

As a lifelong resident of Karatu, Isabella has placed her trust in FAME for 20 years, drawn by the hospital's unwavering commitment to patient-centered care. Her glowing endorsement is a testament to FAME's dedication on delivering unwavering compassionate, high-quality healthcare. 

An investment in FAME is an investment in the well-being of families like Isabella's, ensuring their families continue to receive the care they deserve.

Social workers play a vital role during FAME's morning ward rounds. 

They ensure that every aspect of a patient's well-being is addressed, from medical care to emotional support. They bring warmth, empathy and expertise to each patient's bedside, making every morning brighter. And they epitomize FAME's believe in patient-centered care. 

The Social Worker team is present in all of FAME's departments, including our Inpatient Ward, Surgical Ward, Maternity Center, Outpatient Clinic, Reproductive and Child Health Center, Emergency Room and more. 

Their dedication and love for the work make a significant difference in patients' lives. Patients feels comfortable and at ease to receive treatment and care at FAME. Thank you to our incredible social work team for making this possible.

As part of our ongoing work in rural Tanzania, our partnership with Meleka Foundation helps ensure that members of the Hadzabe community can reach medical care when they need it. This partnership helps us tackle geographical barriers to deliver health services to an indigenous and historically hard to reach population.

Recently, one community member began experiencing symptoms that required attention. With support from Meleka Foundation, he was brought to FAME, where our team was able to evaluate his condition, provide treatment, and make sure he was well enough to return home. Moments like these remind us why access matters: when care is reachable, small concerns don’t become critical emergencies.

Working alongside our partners, we remain committed to making that access a reality for every community we serve, no matter how remote.

“I’ve known FAME for almost 7 years now, and what we love about coming here is the warm reception and timely service. Dr. Frank and his team always make us feel welcome and at ease. The honesty we find here is also a breath of fresh air - if something can be treated, they’re upfront about it, and if not, they guide us on where to go next. No beating around the bush or wasting time!”

— Father

“This time around, my 6-year-old child had been struggling with chronic tonsils, but thanks to the expert care at FAME, he’s undergone a successful surgery and we’re thrilled to be heading home! The peace of mind and relief we feel are indescribable. Thank you, FAME, for your dedication to providing exceptional care to our family!”

— Father

Jacob’s path to becoming FAME’s Nutritionist is rooted in determination and a clear commitment to patient care. He first came to FAME from more than 350 miles away and joined the team as a nurse. Getting here wasn’t easy: he applied multiple times before finally being invited for an interview in 2018, where he secured the only nursing position available that year.

Two years into his work at FAME, Jacob felt called to focus more deeply on nutrition. He enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics at The Open University of Tanzania. When FAME saw his dedication, we fully supported him during his final year, paying all fees and covering costs for stays in Dar es Salaam and Morogoro for studies, as well as his practical learning at Muhimbili National Hospital. FAME also refunded Jacob 100% of the expenses he had paid in earlier years, recognizing how important it was to build a strong Nutrition and Dietetics program at FAME.

Jacob was officially endorsed as FAME’s Nutritionist and Dietician Officer in 2025. Today, he works across the hospital assessing patients’ nutritional needs and developing individualized diet plans. "My dream is to create a compact department," said Jacob. Every day, he goes across the hospital, assessing nutritional needs and planning diets. "For children under five, common cases are usually kwashiorkor (malnutrition), while for elderly patients, it’s often underweight or overweight (obesity) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), mostly diabetes, hypertension and sometimes anaemia," explained Jacob. "For patients with protein deficiency, I ensure it’s managed before their surgeries to guarantee safety and quick recovery," he added.

At FAME, Jacob spearheads initiatives that educate mothers on preparing nutritious meals for their babies and beyond the hospital walls, he leads outreach programs to prevent NCDs through better nutrition, empowering communities to take charge of their health. He recently attended the East Africa Diabetic Congress, gaining new knowledge on managing Diabetes and further strengthening his expertise

Jacob’s journey reflects FAME’s commitment to strengthening our capacity from within. Jacobs is driven by a passion that transcends borders and inspires a ripple effect across the community. But his dedication is just one of hundreds of stories across FAME that show how our team is expanding access to quality care for patients and families throughout our community.